Australian Public Service Academy opens

The Australian Public Service Academy has officially opened at Old Parliament House in Canberra.

22 July, 2021

Social housing ‘will reduce domestic violence costs’

A report says social housing could save millions of dollars currently being spent to support domestic violence victims.

15 July, 2021

CSIRO to lead international hydrogen collaboration program

CSIRO will lead a $5 million international program to develop Australia’s hydrogen capabilities.

7 July, 2021

Deloitte to deliver digital health gateway

Deloitte Consulting has won the contract to deliver the government’s new health information gateway.

5 July, 2021

New CRCs to drive low carbon tech, bioproducts, digital economy

The government has announced $158 million for three new CRCs under the latest grants round.

4 July, 2021

New Australia Council Chair appointed

Advertising executive Robert Morgan has been appointed Chair of the Australia Council.

1 July, 2021

Car park grants program ‘inappropriate’

A report has slammed the government’s administration of a grants program to fund commuter car parks.

30 June, 2021

Zero complaints made about COVIDSafe app

There hasn’t been one complaint about the COVIDSafe app since it was released.

18 June, 2021

Early CSIRO results back economic case for Inland Rail

A CSIRO analysis suggests an Inland Rail could save around $170m in transport costs a year.

31 May, 2021

Expanded renewables mandate worries climate body

The renewable energy agency’s expanded remit has been slammed as a ploy to support fossil fuel-linked projects.

20 May, 2021

Labor promises $10b for social housing

Labor has promised a $10 billion social housing splurge in its reply to the federal budget.

14 May, 2021

Services Australia to lose 800 jobs amid ASL uplift

Average staffing levels across the APS will be boosted, except for Services Australia.

12 May, 2021

Budget pours $15b into infrastructure projects

The federal budget contains a $15.2 billion cash injection for infrastructure projects.

11 May, 2021

Budget to spend big on infrastructure

The federal government has revealed funding for more $5 billion worth of infrastructure projects ahead of the federal budget.

9 May, 2021